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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 42.26 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 42.26 and 17.69 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 42.26 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/42.26 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 42.26 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.58/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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